Maintenance Technician III - Specialist

Join Our Team at Blue Skies of Texas Senior Living Community!

Become a part of our independent living experience. At Blue Skies, we're not just about providing exceptional care; we're about creating a vibrant, diverse community where everyone thrives. Where your unique talents and perspectives are not only valued but recognized. Blue Skies is a community  where your contributions make a real difference, without the worry of late-night shifts. From engaging activities to personalized care, we're dedicated to empowering both our residents and our staff to live their best lives.

We are committed to providing our team with the support they need. At Blue Skies of Texas, we offer medical, dental, and vision benefits! Some of our unique benefits we offer are:

• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability for full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• A generous PTO program
• Retirement plans

You contribute to our success! Every role has an impact on our residents lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for dedicated professionals like yourself to be a part of our Maintenance team. Apply now and let's soar together at Blue Skies of Texas! Join us in our efforts to better our community!

As a Maintenance Technician III - Specialist, you'll maintain related building facilities and physical plant mechanical equipment, with a specialized focus on HVAC repair and replacement, to ensure a reliable and safe environment for residents, visitors, and employees at Blue Skies of Texas. The trained and experienced MT3 Specialist will work independently and with Blue Skies and contracted maintenance personnel to ensure timely and correct maintenance of all physical plant facilities, prioritizing HVAC system reliability.

What you will do in this role:

• Plans, organizes, and manages assigned work orders to achieve greatest productivity and work efficiency, with safety and quality of HVAC and maintenance work being the highest priorities.
• Complies with all maintenance department and Blue Skies of Texas safety rules, regulations, and general policies.
• Responds immediately to emergency maintenance calls, ensuring the safety of residents and facilities, particularly for HVAC-related emergencies.
• Responds promptly to all work orders in the CMMS system, prioritizing urgent and life safety-type work orders, and logs time tracking accurately within the system.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces components of HVAC systems, including heat pumps, air handlers, boilers, chillers, and related equipment, on residential and commercial systems.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of HVAC and maintenance materials, parts, supplies, tools, and equipment; responsible for ensuring that tools are accounted for at all times and maintained in good working order.
• Ensures all Company-provided, job-required tools, including tool belt, tool bag, tool box, and HVAC-specific tools, are in possession and on-hand when responding to work orders.
• Performs routine electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Troubleshoots and repairs or replaces door hardware.
• Changes out appliances such as dishwashers, refrigerators, and stoves, and performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on same, as directed.
• Troubleshoots and repairs residential and commercial kitchen equipment and appliances, including refrigerated equipment.
• Performs minor carpentry tasks and serves as first responder for hot and cold calls.
• Understands operation of, and makes adjustments and repairs to, the Chill Water System.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Required: Possess a minimum of five years’ work experience in the maintenance or repair field, with at least two years focused on HVAC repair and replacement (trade school can be considered).
• Required: Must possess a current, valid Texas drivers license with a good driving record and remain insurable by Blue Skies carriers.
• Required:  Must be EPA-certified to handle refrigerants.
• Preferred: Certification in plumbing maintenance from a recognized trade program is a plus.
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent. Minor repairs and preventive maintenance experience of small appliances is a plus.
• Must be able to respond to and address emergency situations in a prompt, safe, and correct manner without supervision.
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment needed to maintain a large Continuing Care Retirement Community complex.

Internal Control: Within the scope of position duties, responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with. This position may handle confidential information and must treat such with appropriate sensitivity.

Work Schedule: Core work hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday; however, special projects, assignments, and department goals and objectives may require working additional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and potentially On-Call.

In 1970, the first of our two campuses opened in San Antonio. Air Force Village I was followed in 1987 by Air Force Village II. For decades, our campuses created a community for officers of the armed forces - a retirement lifestyle rich with camaraderie and the shared common bond. We began by providing support to the widows of those who have served, and that legacy continues. In 2014, we expanded our eligibility to embrace a wider range of retired seniors, including those from civilian careers. With this change, a new name - Blue Skies of Texas - was added, and the campuses were renamed Blue Skies East and Blue Skies West. Continuing to offer modern residences and a range of senior-focused services and amenities, the Air Force Village legacy we cherish carries forward in Blue Skies of Texas.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are actively interviewing so apply today!